Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 23, 2026

Hollens Arcade ("we", "us", "our") operates hollensarcade.com and related browser games. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we handle it.

What We Collect

We collect only what you voluntarily provide:

Email address — when you sign up for early access, game notifications, or submit quiz results
Name (optional) — when you submit a game suggestion
Game suggestion text — the idea you write in the suggestion form
Vote selections — which game you voted for

What We Don't Collect

We do not use cookies for tracking
We do not run analytics, ad trackers, or third-party scripts
We do not collect payment information
We do not track your gameplay activity

How We Use Your Data

To notify you about new games and updates (if you opted in)
To grant early access to games in development
To understand which games our community wants built next

We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

Where Your Data Is Stored

Form submissions are processed and stored by Netlify (our hosting provider) on servers in the United States. Netlify's privacy practices are described in their privacy policy ↗.

If you sign up for game notifications or early access, your email address is also shared with Buttondown, our email newsletter service, to deliver updates. Buttondown's privacy practices are described in their privacy policy ↗.

Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage to remember:

Your quiz answers and results
Which games you've voted for (to prevent duplicate votes)
Whether you've unlocked early access games

This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers. You can clear it anytime through your browser settings.

Your Rights

You can request to:

Access the data we hold about you
Delete your data from our records
Opt out of any future communications

To make a request, email us at peterhollensmusic@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

Our games are designed to be family-friendly. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email peterhollensmusic@gmail.com.